About to buy an SV650 - couple of questions

[A310490]

I'm looking at replacing my 2000 Honda VTR1000F Superhawk with an SV650 and had a couple ofquestions. First question is on the SV650S vs the SV650 naked bike. I also have a Kawasaki Concours that I use for long distance riding (26000 miles in a litttle over a year) and will continue to use it for the LD stuff. I plan to use to use the SV for short rides (300 miles or less). I live in Texas where it gets pretty hot in the summer (95F - 105F is common) so I like the idea of the naked bike for a cooler ride, in fact the less protection the better. I'm also starting to have lower back problems (one of the reasons for selling the VTR) and like the idea of the more relaxed riding position on the naked bike. Has anyone bought one modeland wished they'd bought the other (particularly if they bought the naked bike and then wished they had got the 'S' model)?
I'm also a little concerned that I might find the SV a little underpowered after the 996 VTR. I suspect probably not as I certainly don't push the limits of the VTR and from what I've read the SV sounds like it's a pretty good performer it it's own right. Anyone buy the SV650 and wish they'd gone with the SV1000 or even the DL1000? My other choice is to keep the VTR and just add Gen Mar risers or Heli Bars, but I don't think either willl change the riding position that much.
Any advice will be appreciated. Cheers Howard

[K]

You will notice the drop in power, but to be honest, there won't be a drop in fun. :)

I used to switch between my FireBlade and SV, and certainly found the SV more entertaining over a short run through the twisties. (Past tense as I've recently sold the SV.)

As fr fiared vs naked - it's horses for courses really and you'll need to have a go on both to see which is the more comfortable. I had an SVS and found I was in a good position whereas on a Naked I was kind of between positions - not quite sitting up, not quite stretched out - but then I'm short with little arms. :?
A few seem to find the Naked easier on their lower back a wrists though. As I say - it's best to try both if you can. :smt102

[Jelster]

Put a set of wider bars (renthals are best) on the naked and get a gel seat. I had a naked for a short while (I dropped it and it was written off :cry: ) but loved it. Yes the power was down (I also ride a CBR 954RR) but I didn't get it for that, besides, 100mph is more than enough on a naked.

They're great fun, I wish I still had mine :cry:

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[STRAMASHER]

Best of both worlds................. naked SV1000.

As fast as the VTR, but comfier.

The problem may be trying to find one :roll:

I have a big naked and an 650S and the SV is crippling on my neck and wrists after 150+. The other I do 500miles easy. 6'2 ,215lbs if that helps. Had a vtr for 3year and would say there is more room than the SV650S. Night and day in terms of power and torque. Same crap front suspension. :roll:
Big barred bikes mask/ able to ride around this problem.



:)